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{{Infobox Sailboat Specifications
|name            = O'pen Skiff
|image           = Open Bic Logo.jpg.png
|imagesize       = 200px
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|crew            = 1-2
|type            = [[Engineering:Monohull|Monohull]]
|design          = One-Design
|construction    = Polyethelene
|rig             = 
|keel            = Daggerboard
|trapeze         = 
|loa             = {{convert|2750|mm|ftin|abbr=on|sigfig=2}}
|loh             = 
|lwl             = {{convert|7|ft|2|in|abbr=on}}
|beam            = {{convert|1140|mm|ftin|abbr=on|sigfig=2}}
|hull            = {{convert|45|kg|abbr=on}}
|mastheight      = {{convert|3900|mm|ftin|abbr=on|sigfig=2}}
|mainsailandjib  = 
|sailarea        = 
|mainsail        = {{convert|4.5|m2|abbr=on}}
|mainsail(training)   =
{{convert|3.8|m2|abbr=on}}
|d-pn            = 115.3
|year            = 2006
|designer        = Vitali Design
|location        = International
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|olympic         = N/A
}}
[[File:Open bic.jpg|O'pen Bic sailors participate in a light-wind race in France.|thumbnail]]
The '''O'pen Skiff''', formerly known as the '''O’pen Bic''' is a single handed sailboat designed for younger sailors.  Developed by Vitali Design, the boat was launched in 2006.  It is an International Class, as recognized by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sailing.org/classesandequipment/BIC.php |title= ISAF : O'pen BIC|accessdate=October 3, 2010}}</ref> The ideal weight for a user of this boat is {{convert|30|kg|abbr=on}}–{{convert|65|kg|abbr=on}}, but it can accommodate up to {{convert|90|kg|abbr=on}},<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.openbic.com/products/open-bic,3,46/complete-boat,579.html |title= Open Bic Specifications| accessdate=September 24, 2013}}</ref> making it suitable for children and young teens. Originally named the '''O’pen Bic''' for 13 years''',''' its name was changed on August 21, 2019 to O’pen Skiff.

==Components==

===Hull===
The thermoformed [[Chemistry:Polyethylene|polyethylene]] hull is self-draining.  In the event of a capsize or shipping water by some other means, the water flows down the angled floor of the [[Engineering:Cockpit|cockpit]] and out of the open [[Engineering:Transom (nautical)|transom]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.openbic.com/products/open-bic,3,46/complete-boat,579.html |title= Open Bic Specifications| accessdate=September 24, 2013}}</ref>

===Mast===
The two part, {{Convert|2.1|kg|lb}}, O'pen Bic [[Engineering:Mast (sailing)|mast]] is made of a [[Chemistry:Fiberglass|fiberglass]] [[Chemistry:Epoxy|epoxy]] composite.  The boom is made of aluminum. These hold a 4.5 m<sup>2</sup> sail made of K.Film - Polyester, with full-length battens of adjustable tension. A smaller, 3.8 m<sup>2</sup> sail made only of Dacron (polyester) is also available. The rig is interchangeable with that of the Optimist.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.openbic.com/products/open-bic,3,46/complete-boat,579.html |title= Open Bic Specifications| accessdate=September 24, 2013}}</ref>

===Daggerboard===
The O'pen Bic uses a composite epoxy daggerboard, with a shock cord strap to hold it in place. The removable [[Engineering:Rudder|rudder]] is adjustable, with separate lines to raise and lower it, The rudder [[Engineering:Blade|blade]] is composite epoxy, while the [[Engineering:Tiller|tiller]] and tiller extension are aluminum.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.openbic.com/products/open-bic,3,46/complete-boat,579.html |title= Open Bic Specifications| accessdate=September 24, 2013}}</ref> If detached from the hull completely, the rudder-tiller will sink.

==Events==
*[http://www.bicsport.com/images/U16.htm Source:www.bicsport.com]
*[http://www.sailingresults.net/site/event/148/default.html Source:www.sailingresults.net]

===Open World championship===

|-
|2008 Carnac
| {{flagathlete|Denis Tassone|BRA}} 
| {{flagathlete|Constanza Seguel|CHI}} 
| {{flagathlete|Santiago Sampaio|POR}}
|-
|2009 Medemblik
| {{flagathlete|Kevin Bergers|NED}}
| {{flagathlete|Diderik Vermeulen|NED}}
| {{flagathlete|Alexanders Lauffs|GER}}
|-
|2010 Martinique
| {{flagathlete|Eulalie Deias|FRA}}   
| {{flagathlete|Jimmy Merine|FRA}}
| {{flagathlete|Benjamin Daunar|FRA}}
|-
|2011 Ascona
| {{flagathlete|Hugo Stubler|FRA}}
| {{flagathlete|Giacomo Ferrari|ITA}}
| {{flagathlete|Vianney Bergot|FRA}}
|-
|2012 Miami
| {{flagathlete|Nic Muller|USA}}
| {{flagathlete|Andrés Reguero|PRI}}
| {{flagathlete|Hugo Stubler|FRA}} 
|-
|2013 Riva del Garda
|{{flagathlete|Federico Zampiccoli|ITA}}
|{{flagathlete|Guido Gallinaro|ITA}}
|{{flagathlete|Paula Igual|ESP}}
|-
|2017 Circo Vela Arco
|{{flagathlete|Sean Herbert|NZL}}
|{{flagathlete|Lisa Nukui|JPN}}
|{{flagathlete|Lennart Frohmann|DEN}}
|-
|-
|2018 Arenys de Mar
|{{flagathlete|Jake Pye|NZL}}
|{{flagathlete|Mattias Coutts|NZL}}
|{{flagathlete|Cailen Rochford|NZL}}
|-
|}

===Open Under 19 World championship=== 

|-
|2014 Travemünde GER
| {{flagathlete|Paula IGUAL GARCIA|ESP}}
| {{flagathlete|Veronika ZIVNA|CZE}}
| {{flagathlete|Filippo MONTICELLI GREENWOOD|ITA}}
|-
|2015 Safety Beach AUS
| {{flagathlete|Veronika ZIVNA|CZE}} 
| {{flagathlete|Lars VON SYDOW|USA}} 
| {{flagathlete|Liam Herbert|NZL}}
|-
|2016 Quiberon FRA
| 
| 
|  
|-
|}

===Open Under 16 World championship===

|-
|2013 Riva del Garda ITA
| {{flagathlete|Federico Zampiccoli|ITA}}
| {{flagathlete|Guido Gallinaro|ITA}} 
| {{flagathlete|Paula Igual Garcia|ESP}} 
|-
|2014 Travemünde GER
| {{flagathlete|Mattia JOURNO|ITA}}
| {{flagathlete|Giulio SIROLLI|ITA}}
| {{flagathlete|Federico ZAMPICCOLI|ITA}}
|-
|2015 Safety Beach AUS
| {{flagathlete|Kristen WADLEY|AUS}} 
| {{flagathlete|Sean HERBERT|NZL}}  
| {{flagathlete|Jack CHALLANDS|AUS}} 
|-
|2016 Quiberon FRA
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|-
|}

===Open Under 15 World championship===

|-
|2009 Medemblik NED
| {{flagathlete|Kevin Bergers|NED}}
| {{flagathlete|Vianney Bergot|FRA}}
| {{flagathlete|Junya Fujii|JPN}}
|-
|2010 Martinique FRA
| {{flagathlete|Brice Yrieix|FRA}}   
| {{flagathlete|Simon Jestin|FRA}}
| U15 {{flagathlete|Vianney Bergot|FRA}}
|-
|2011 Ascona SUI
| {{flagathlete|Matteo Tulli|ITA}}
| {{flagathlete|Brice Yrieix|FRA}}
| {{flagathlete|Lorenzo Rossi|ITA}}
|-
|2012 Miami USA 
| {{flagathlete|Geronimo Nores|USA}}
| {{flagathlete|Peter Dill|BER}}
| {{flagathlete|Koji Kiuchi|JPN}} 
|-
|}

===Open Under 13 World championship===

|-
|2012 Miami USA 
| {{flagathlete|Sean Herbert|NZL}}
| {{flagathlete|Mikey Wolman|BER}}
| {{flagathlete|Kristen Wadley|AUS}}
|-
|2013 Riva del Garda ITA
| {{flagathlete|Kristen Wadey|AUS}} 
| {{flagathlete|Andrea Spagnolli|ITA}} 
| {{flagathlete|Ludovico Journo|ITA}} 
|-
|2014 Travemünde GER
| {{flagathlete|Jack CHALLANDS|AUS}} 
| {{flagathlete|Lisa NUKUI|JPN}} 
| {{flagathlete|Davide MULAS|ITA}} 
|-
|2015 Safety Beach AUS
| {{flagathlete|Lennart FROHMANN|GER}} 
| {{flagathlete|Magnus FROHMANN|GER}} 
| {{flagathlete|Leonard BEYER|GER}}
|-
|2016 Quiberon FRA
| 
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|2017 Arco ITA
| 
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|-
|}

===Open Under 12 World championship===

|-
|2009 Medemblik NED
| U12 {{flagathlete|Vasco Akkerman|NED}}
| U12 {{flagathlete|Bart Lambriex|NED}} 
| U12 {{flagathlete|Thom Lugthart|NED}} 
|-
|2010 Martinique FRA
| U12 {{flagathlete|Geronimo Nores|USA}}   
| U12 {{flagathlete|Thom Lugthart|NED}} 
| U12 {{flagathlete|Juan Cruz Nores|USA}}
|-
|2011 Ascona SUI
| U12 {{flagathlete|Florin van Roomen|SUI}}
| U12 {{flagathlete|Geronimo Nores|USA}}
| U12 {{flagathlete|Ludovico Parisi|FRA}}
|-
|}

==See also==
*Optimist (dinghy)
*Sailing

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.openbic.com  Official Website]
* [https://www.openskiff.org  Official Class Website]


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